Sydnee Weaver, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Summary
Experienced with providing psychiatric care and mental health support. Utilizes therapeutic communication and evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes. Strong understanding of mental health disorders and effective treatment strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2025 - Current
- Twelve-month full-time CCNE accredited residency which provided experiential learning, supervision, teaching, case conferences, didactics, and an interdisciplinary approach to Veteran-centric care. Experienced 10+ clinical rotations with various psychiatric settings.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for veterans.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address mental health needs.
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals
11.2024 - Current
- Member of the Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT). A specialized team trained to rapidly respond and de-escalate acute behavioral emergencies among patients. Duties include, but are not limited to, team lead during code violets, suicide risk monitoring, proactive disruptive behavior monitoring, delirium management, and restraint support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to manage acute psychiatric episodes effectively.
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Medical Psychiatry Unit (MPU). Responsible for managing co-occurring medical and behavioral health care needs. Providing support in roles such as charge nurse, clinical preceptor, and staff trainer.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Managed complex patient cases, coordinating resources and support services effectively.
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Intensive Care Step Down Unit. Regulating high acuity patient assignments. Effectively managing time. Maintaining stamina and compassion during pandemic-led circumstances.
Behavioral Health Technician
Summa Health Systems
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Inpatient Psychiatric Unit. Maintaining unit milieu. Monitoring safety and suicide precautions. Assessing for changes in patient behavior. Establish therapeutic relationships with patients. Participate in restraining combative patients as necessary.
Therapeutic Program Worker
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
02.2021 - 05.2021
- State Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. Providing ethical care with the forensic population. Responsible for patient safety during transport to off-site appointments. Conducting individual and group therapy sessions consistent with treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Akron
Akron, OH 01.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH 08.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient-centered care
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Inpatient and outpatient mental health services
- Clinical documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Suicide risk assessment
- Patient health education
Trainings
- High and Moderate Risk Hospital Assault Response Prevention (HARP) Training
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, ANCC Certified: July 2025
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification: May 2024
- Registered Nurse: July 2021
Awards
- Clinical Nurse Excellence Nominee, 2024
- Promotion to Registered Nurse Level 2, 2025
Timeline
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals
11.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Akron
01.2023 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals
02.2022 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse
University Hospitals
08.2021 - 02.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
Summa Health Systems
02.2021 - 05.2021
Therapeutic Program Worker
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
02.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mount Union
08.2017 - 05.2021